{"id":574126,"date":"2026-03-30T12:10:19","date_gmt":"2026-03-30T12:10:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/574126\/"},"modified":"2026-03-30T12:10:19","modified_gmt":"2026-03-30T12:10:19","slug":"the-mafs-2026-final-test-intruders-their-instagram-accounts","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/574126\/","title":{"rendered":"The MAFS 2026 Final Test Intruders & Their Instagram Accounts"},"content":{"rendered":"

In a devilish twist, Married At First Sight (MAFS) 2026 has brought back the Final Test<\/a> ahead of Final Vows. However, this time around EVERYONE is going to meet their other matches. Here are some of the intruding brides and grooms who will set the experiment on fire.\n<\/p>\n

In 2025, the reality TV gods decided to shake things up by bringing in the Final Test. While you\u2019d think it would be something to do with bats and wickets, it\u2019s actually a test in which the brides and grooms are confronted by their potential other matches<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Unlike last year, where the OG participants were given the option to meet their potential suitors, our 2026 participants have no choice, with both brides and grooms tasked with a group date with their other matches<\/a>. <\/p>\n

So, to keep you in the loop with all the storm that\u2019s brewing, here\u2019s what we know about this year\u2019s MAFS 2026 Final Test intruders and their Instagram accounts. <\/p>\n

Who are the Married At First Sight 2026 backup brides and grooms?<\/p>\n

Chenelle<\/p>\n

\"\"We need her in this experiment, though. (Image source: Instagram) <\/p>\n

Chenelle Brown\u2018s LinkedIn account reveals she\u2019s the Head of Early Childhood Education at Academe Time, based in Melbourne, Victoria. Alongside her role as an educator, her Instagram account reveals that she loves to travel and occasionally makes content on her adventures. While she\u2019s only an intruder for Final Test 2026, it appears that two MAFS cast members are in her following\u2026 We see you, Grayson and Danny\u2026 <\/p>\n

Her Instagram is @chenellebrown<\/a>. <\/p>\n

Crystal <\/p>\n

\"\"Another baddie we could\u2019ve had on screen. (Image source: Instagram) <\/p>\n

Crystal Diaz is a Filipina firecracker based in Brisbane. A faceless LinkedIn page matching her name and location reveals she\u2019s previously worked as a brow and makeup artist. According to her IG \u2014 from what we can see \u2014 she is followed by MAFS 2025 groom and Big Brother alum Teejay Halkias.<\/p>\n

Her Instagram is @crystaldiaz_xx<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Shannon <\/p>\n

\"\"A modellllll. (Image source: Instagram) <\/p>\n

OK, we will admit that we\u2019re kinda playing matchmaker with the faces, but according to Shannon Lee Blake\u2018s Instagram, she is an account manager at Playlister LTD. She is also an international model and a PR Ambassador for Formula E. <\/p>\n

Her Instagram account is @shannonlblake<\/a>. <\/p>\n

Stephanie <\/p>\n

\"\"Another cvnty bob we could\u2019ve had on the MAFS 2026 roster! (Image source: Instagram) <\/p>\n

Stephanie Deane is a nurse based in Queensland, and her LinkedIn is on the LOCKDOWN.<\/p>\n

Her Instagram is @stephaniedeane<\/a>. <\/p>\n

Laura <\/p>\n

\"\"Get that influencer coin ASAP! (Image source: Instagram) <\/p>\n

While I couldn\u2019t find her LinkedIn, we can tell by her Instagram that Laura Bellini is some kind of influencer with a link to workout gear in her bio alongside a cheeky code. <\/p>\n

Her Instagram is @laurabellini.x<\/a>. <\/p>\n

James <\/p>\n

\"\"He\u2019s getting in those good shots for the headlines. (Image source: Instagram \/ @jimmybradyy) <\/p>\n

James Brady is an ultra-fit intruder who\u2019s already milking the MAFS fame, with his IG bio reading \u201cMAFS Intruder 26. For bookings, please email jamesbrady6@icloud.com\u201d. But before his MAFS appearance, his bio originally linked out to what appeared to be his business page, Uprise Projects.<\/p>\n

His Instagram is @jimmybradyy<\/a>. <\/p>\n

Conor <\/p>\n

\"\"Lowkey, need that. (Image source: Instagram) <\/p>\n

Conor Loughnan is a pro track and beach sprinter who frequently posts his accomplishments on the \u2018gram. Alongside his athletic achievements, he\u2019s previously appeared on Channel 7\u2019s Ultimate Tag as \u201cArrow\u201d. <\/p>\n

\"\"Nevermind. (Image source: Channel Seven) <\/p>\n

His Instagram is @conor_loughnan<\/a>. <\/p>\n

Ignatius <\/p>\n

\"\"Interesting\u2026 (Image source: Instagram) <\/p>\n

Ignatius is a mysterious one, only sporting a Bible verse from the book of Isaiah on his Instagram bio and nothing else. However, according to his posts, Ignatius is someone who froths travel and has previously connected with MAFS alum Cyrell Paule and her Love Island partner Dally Eden. <\/p>\n

He is also followed by Gia Fleur\u2018s burner account, as well as our fave Cyclone. <\/p>\n

His Instagram is @__ignatius<\/a>. <\/p>\n

Antoni <\/p>\n

\"\"Let us in\u2026 (Image source: Instagram) <\/p>\n

Antoni Jelinic\u2018s Instagram is currently private, and his bio is empty. However, according to this LinkedIn page <\/a>that matches the same name, Jelinic is a finance broker at CURA Finance, located in Sydney, New South Wales. But because we can\u2019t confirm if it is directly linked to him, I would take that with a grain of salt. <\/p>\n

His Instagram is @antoni_jelinic<\/a>. <\/p>\n

Taylor <\/p>\n

\"\"Not the MAFS to boxer pipeline in full swing. (Image source: Instagram) <\/p>\n

Taylor Stone is a pro-fighter who could possibly go head-to-head with Danny Hewitt. But alongside his boxing, it appears that he also hosts a podcast called 5 O\u2019Clock Somewhere.<\/p>\n

His Instagram is @taylor_stone7<\/a>. <\/p>\n

Honestly, if anything, I wish we got these brides on board for the OG cast. Would love to see Chenelle and Crystal serving absolute looks at the Dinner Parties, and something tells me Crystal would\u2019ve shut down that screenshot saga IMMEDIATELY. <\/p>\n

Anyway, you can see them run amok in tonight\u2019s episode of MAFS. <\/p>\n

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